Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Pier at Otaru

Circa 1933, woodblock print, signature together with red artist seal to lower left corner, with Watanabe seal to lower left margin: Hanken shoyu fukyo mosha Watanabe Shozaburo, presented under glass with black mat in a black faux bamboo frame.


Frame dimensions 20 x 13 3/4 in., Sight size 13 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.

Hasui Kawase was one of the leaders of the Shin hanga movement in Japan. He focused on making prints that illustrated the beauty of Japan's natural landscapes with special emphasis on seasonal color and light effects of sunrise, sunset, rain and snow. In this print, his skill is exhibited through the light dancing over the evening water as night approaches. He received the high honor of being named "A Living National Treasure" in 1956 for his contributions to the arts.

Very good estate condition; note examined outside of the frame.

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